Foreign tourist footfall rises as Tripura accelerates tourism infra development: CM Saha
Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, on Monday, criticised the previous CPI (M)-led Left Front government for “neglecting and destroying” the tourism sector and said that a series of policy decisions and infrastructure initiatives taken by the present BJP government have resulted in a rise in foreign tourist footfall in the state. […]
Defeat wrote my destiny and changed life: Smriti Irani
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Former Union Minister Smriti Irani said that it was not her victories, but her defeats that shaped her destiny and transformed her life. She emphasised that struggles and failures in life define a person’s true identity and direction. Smriti Irani was speaking on Monday at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre, […]
Tamil Nadu BJP demands Rs 8,000 Pongal cash gift
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday demanded that Chief Minister M. K. Stalin announce an increase in the Pongal cash gift from Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,000, to be distributed along with the traditional Pongal gift hamper. The demand was made by Tamil Nadu BJP […]
Rajasthan: Schools to remain closed in 20 districts due to dense fog
Jaipur, Jan 5 (IANS) Severe cold wave and dense fog conditions have forced district administrations across Rajasthan to suspend school classes in 20 districts to ensure the safety of children. Orders have been issued to keep schools closed for students of lower classes for varying durations between January 6 and January 12, depending on local […]
Bihar intensifies crackdown on illegal sand and stone mining
Patna, Jan 5 (IANS) The Bihar government has intensified its crackdown on illegal sand and stone mining, launching a comprehensive state-wide enforcement campaign in December last year. During the month-long drive, the Mines and Geology Department conducted raids at 4,582 locations across the state against illegal mining, transportation, and storage activities. As part of the […]
Tripura schools to remain closed till Jan 10 amid severe cold wave
Agartala, Jan 5 (IANS) All schools in Tripura will remain closed till January 10 in view of the prevailing cold wave conditions, officials said on Monday. Chief Minister Manik Saha, who holds the Elementary and Secondary Education portfolios, said in a Facebook post: “It has been decided to close all schools (government, government-aided and privately […]
Tickets for R-Day 2026 events available through Aamantran app: Official
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Tickets for the Republic Day celebrations in 2026 can now be purchased through the Aamantran mobile app, the Ministry of Defence announced on Monday. In a post on social media platform X, the Ministry of Defence said the app will facilitate ticket purchases for key events associated with the Republic […]
Manushi Chhillar recalls helping Miss South Africa before being crowned Miss World
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar recalled how she extended a helping hand to Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden, just hours before the Miss World finals. In her recent YouTube video, where she recreated her Miss World pageant makeup look, she shared that Miss South Africa, Adè van Heerden’s gown got […]
Saba Pataudi wishes birthday to ‘the hero of my universe’ dad Mansoor Ali Khan
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) Sister of Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, Saba Pataudi, wished a happy birthday to ‘the hero of my universe’, dad Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi. She decided to commemorate the special day by treating her InstaFam to some rare pictures of the former captain of the Indian cricket team and penned a […]
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis credits PM Modi for a landmark collaboration in the creative world
Mumbai, Jan 5 (IANS) In a landmark move for the entertainment industry, Universal Music India (UMI) has acquired a 30 per cent equity stake in film and digital content studio Excel Entertainment, valuing Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s company at Rs 2,400 crore. The announcement was made during an event in Mumbai on Monday, in […]
